Tuesday, April 10, 2012

March 30 -- Nelson, part 3

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In addition to its extensive Chinese collection, the Nelson also has a lot of art from other parts of Asia.

Ivory throne leg, from Orissa.  16th-17th century.

The delicacy of the carving is amazing.



Part of the inside of a small wooden temple.



Ganesha.



Buddha.

Central Asia, 7th-8th century C.E.  Stucco with polychrome.



Afghanistan, 4th-5th century C.E.  Stucco with polychrome.



Northeast Thailand, 14th century.  Limestone.



North Thailand.  Lan Na period, 15th century.  Bronze.




Central Thailand.  Early Ayudhia style, 15th century.  Bronze.



Central Java.  Shailendra dynasty, ca. 825 C.E.

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